• Application Deadline:
• Position: Account Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Brief Job Overview

• We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our team, a mid-level experienced candidate who will support the Finance/Accounts Unit with the task of guiding businesses and individuals in decisions about spending money to attain profit.


• You will analyse data, evaluate investment opportunities, and provide recommendations to stakeholders/Firms.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Ensures general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and other financial records and schedules are accurately maintained.


• Institutes policies and procedures capable of protecting the business resources against waste, fraud, and inefficiency.


• Maintains procedures to establish tight control over cash transactions.


• Ensures timely follow up of accounts receivable and payable.


• Evaluates & implements internal and external audit recommendations & provides feedback to management on results.


• Implements budget and forecast preparation schedule by collecting relevant business data and projections from the line departments and provide relevant analyses and feedback.


• Provides support, service and advice in all finance matters to the company’s management.


• Exercises budgetary controls, accounting & physical controls and credit controls as per laid down procedures and asset management.


• Maintains an effective involvement and understanding of the business to contribute to key business decisions within the Company through financial advice and expertise.


• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.


• Identify trends, advise the company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis


• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field


• Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope


• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function


• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field


• A qualified chartered accountant with 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing/export Industry


• Proven working experience as a Finance Analyst


• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications


• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages


• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills


• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis


• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments


• ICAN/ ACCA Professional Membership is required.


• Must be able to use modern accounting software.

Required Competencies:

• Technical Accounting Skills.


• Mastery of Accounting Principles


• Proven work experience as a Finance Analyst or similar role


• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards


• Good communication skills, both verbal and written


• Excellent data collection and analysis skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Relevant training and certifications.


• Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.